NRS 125.180

Judgment for arrearages in payment of alimony and support

Applied in 16 court decisions — leading case Day v. Day (1964)

Most recently applied in KILGORE VS. KILGORE (October 2019)

[Part 1:147:1953; A 1955, 182]—(NRS A 1975, 1589)

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1. When either party to an action for divorce, makes default in paying any sum of money as required by the judgment or order directing the payment thereof, the district court may make an order directing entry of judgment for the amount of such arrears, together with costs and a reasonable attorney’s fee.

2. The application for such order shall be upon such notice to the defaulting party as the court may direct.

3. The judgment may be enforced by execution or in any other manner provided by law for the collection of money judgments.

4. The relief herein provided for is in addition to any other remedy provided by law.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.